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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-06 Town Council Minutesis - MINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6 FEBRUARY, 1979 7:30 pm The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council convened at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, February 6, 1979 in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. Present were Mayor Rodney Slifer and the following Councilmembers: JOHN DONOVAN TOM STEINBERG BOB RUDER BILL WILTO SCOTT HOPMAN PAULA PALMATEER Also present were Town Attorney Larry Rider and Town Manager Terry Minger. Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1979, rexoning a five -acre parcel of unplatted land owned by Vail Valley, Inc., from ADD1 to LDMF with RC density with an additional two units in exchange for the removal of one lot at the east end of Vail Vall;�y Third Filing., was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. There was no discussion and Councilmember Ruder moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Councilmember Wilto seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 2, Series 1979, amending Chapter 18,46 of the Vail municipal Code relating to S004 was introduced on second reading by Mayor Slifer. There was no discussion and Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion. all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1979 amending Chapter 8.08 of the Vail Municipal Code with regard to fire lanes was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Fire Officer Mike McGee presented the fire lane plan. There was a general discussion and Councilmember Wilto moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Ruder seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1979 annexing; a part of U.S. Highway 6 was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer who also introduced Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1979 stating that U.S. Highway 6 is necessary as a public road. He explained that Ordinance No. 4 and Ordinance No. 5 should be considered together due to their relationship to the annexation of Highway 6. Town Attorney Larry Rider and Director of Public Works Kent Rose explained that the Colorado Revised Statutes allows the State Department of Highways to abandon a highway right-of-way if t.,a.-oad is no longer needed in the state highway system and that if the Town did not assume the road, it would become an unmaintained roadway. Mr. Ift Rose testified,'ip response -to direct ;questioning by Mr. Rider that the areapro posed :for annexation was at least 1/6th contiguercy with the Town Boundaries and was a necessary extension of those Town Boundaries. Regarding Ordinance No. 4, Councilmember Palmateer moved for approval; Councilmember Steinberg seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Regarding Ordinance No. 5, Councilmember Steinberg moved for approval; Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1979, amending Chapter 8.16 of the Vail Municipal Code to prohibit the depositing of certain materials was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Kent Rose explained the need for the ordinance relating to summer construction cleanups and winter snow removals. There was a brief discussion and Councilmember Steinberg moved to approve; Councilmember Hopman seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1979, amending Title 18 of the Vail Municipal Code rezoning Lots Cl-C-5, Vail Lionsridge Filing No. 1, from RC to SOD was introduced on first reading by Mayor Slifer. Jim Rubin explained that the project would include 198 employee housing units scheduled to start this spring and be built in two phases. Attorney Jay Peterson appearing on behalf of the applicant asked if there were any questions from the Council regarding the project. There was a general discussion regarding start date of construction . It was suggested that the change "construction to commence by July 1, 1979" be added., and that in paragraph "E" the words "20-years from occupancy permit date"' be added. Larry Rider clarified the meaning of "family". A brief discussion regarding the term of rental took place and Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the ordinance. Councilmember Palmateer seconded the motion adding that the amendments were to be made as indicated by Council. All present voted in favor and the motion passed. 1] MINUTES PAGE TWO REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 6 FEBRUARY, 1979 The next matter for Council attention was Resolution No, 1, Series 1979, ratifying and approving the purchase of a parcel of property located in Section 2, 175S, R80W, of the 6th P.M. (Parillo Property). The Resolution was read and introduced by Mayor Slifer and Town Attorney Larry Rider explained the purpose of the proposed purchase, the location, price and the agreement that upon purchase the seller would seek dismissal of a pending law suit which stemmed from the Annexation of East Vail. There being no discussion, Councilmember'Nopman moved to approve; Councilmember Wilto seconded; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. There followed a brief discussion regarding thesale of the fire station site by the Vail Fire Protection District, Mr. Josef Staufer appeared to protest the sale and stated that he would attend the next meeting of the District Directors to protest. Robert Warner and Joe Langmaid from the District restated the reasons for the sale being the develop capitol to enable the district to spread equipment and services more equitably throughout the district.' Town Manager Terrell Minger reported that he needs the Council to approve an agreement between the Town of Vail and Mr. Walt Kane from the First Bank of Denver for assistance in negotiations and study regarding the proposed Vail Associates lionshead employee housing program. The cost of the agreement would be $2,000. Councilmember Donovan moved to approve the expenditure; Councilmember Hopman seconded; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Mr. Minger then invited the public for the Grand Opening of the John A. Dobson Arena. Citizen Lou Parker asked the Council and public for support of a proposed "no -fireplace" weekend in Vail. He asked that the Council pass a resolution calling for a "fireplace fire free" weekend. Councilmember Donovan moved to direct the Staff to prepare the resolution ,and give council approval; Councilmember seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion passed. Personnel Manager Carlos Miranda gave an update report on the applicants for Town Manager and Police Chief positions. There being no further business for the Council at this time, Councilmember Donovan moved to adjoun.. Councilmember Nopman seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm. ATTEST: TOWN CLERK r